Ordering Guide

For interior products you must plan for how it will look when stained or painted or how the woodgrain will look in your home. Keep in mind that the kind and color of the light that comes in through the windows can change the color of everything from flooring to exposed ceiling beams. 

For exterior products, the same aesthetic concerns are important, but also you must plan for how long they will be exposed to the elements, pests, animals, and more. These products will need to be sturdy and dependable to withstand all that usage. Some exterior wood products are pre-treated to ensure their protection from the elements, some are not.

Have in mind the material that you are hoping to build with. Pick a species of wood and that will narrow down your next few decisions considerably. Hardwoods are good for flooring, and siding. Softwoods are good for siding, beams, fencing, moulding, and other millwork.

Whether you've got your heart set on a beautiful mahogany for your new desk or maybe a some redwood trim to match the siding on your house, let us help you source it!

Letting us know what the lumber you are ordering is for makes planning and ordering much easier. Sometimes we may have additional expertise about your project that may change some of the details. For example, while poplar is create for moulding, we may suggest a different wood species because the moulding is located in the bathroom where the exposure to moisture is different.

Grade refers to overall quality of wood. Specifically, how it will look; for example whether or not the lumber has knots. Each species of lumber can have its own grading system. What's important to note here is if you are concerned about grade at all. We can supply wood that is fully clear to wood that has character. Grade often depends on your project so if you are unsure what to do, just give us a call! 

If you need a standard thickness, width, and length we can often order the product for you and when it arrives it will be yours. If you need specific sizes and cuts, we can help with that too. We have full milling and custom tooling facilities to help create your dream building products. Just provide the measurements for us and we will let you know your options!

In short, when you buy a standard 2"x4", if you measured with your calipers you would see it is actually 1 1/2"x3 1/2". This is called "nominal" sizing, as the size is really only the name.

If you need the dimensions exactly, be sure to specify that you need "net" sizing. This will ensure that your 2"x4" is actually two inches by four inches.

Measure your space and look at your plans. Often, the amount of wood you need will change the availability, price, and more.

Let us know in feet for lumber and reclaimed wood, in sheets for plywood and MDF, and in pieces for  live-edge slabs, and products like that.

Jackson Milling & Lumber, Inc. is located in Valencia, California. We'd love to help you find the perfect lumber for your projects! We have been in the business over 30 years and our specialities are sourcing unique woods and custom cutting any kind of lumber and manufactured wood products. Give us a call or send us an email anytime.